2023 Quilt Tours Brochure - Catalog - Page 35
Experience the magic of the City of Light, then journey into Germany’s
Black Forest for cuckoo clocks before exploring the Swiss Alps.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE PARIS – TOUR BEGINS
Relax and unpack at your hotel located in the heart
of Paris. Meet your Tour Manager and companions
tonight as we savor delicious French cuisine at our
Welcome Dinner. D
Palace of Versailles
DAY 2 PARIS
After breakfast, our private guide takes us on a
tour of The City of Lights. You’ll see world-famous
landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Notre
Dame Cathedral, the Champs-Élysées, Place de
la Concorde and the magnificent Place Vendôme.
This afternoon, visit the beautiful Musée Nissim
de Camondo. B
DAY 3 PARIS
Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful Palace
and Gardens of Versailles. This afternoon explore
atmospheric Montmartre. Perhaps you will wander
into one of the many boutiques brimming with
fabric, notions, wearables and trim. The remainder
of your day is for you to explore the best of Paris
independently. Shop along the Champs-Élysées or
visit one of the world-famous museums. Tonight,
marvel at breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower as
you enjoy glittering nightscapes on an enchanting
Seine River dinner cruise. B D B
DAY 4 PARIS - COLMAR
Bid au revoir to Paris before boarding one of
France’s high-speed trains that whisks us to
Colmar. Take in the historic architecture and
colorful restaurants on our tour of Old Town
aboard the miniature-style Petit Train. Later, settle
into the hotel, our home for the next two nights. B
DAY 5 COLMAR – EUROPEAN
PATCHWORK MEETING
You’ll want the whole day at the fabulous European
Patchwork Meeting and its exhibits of more than
1,000 works of textile art, with everything from
traditional Amish (who originated here) and priceless
heirlooms to wildly original contemporary quilts.
Learn from demonstrations and classes, attend a
fashion show, and shop for fabrics, patterns and
needle-craft supplies. B
DAY 6 COLMAR
Return to the European Patchwork Meeting
before visiting Wesserling Park to admire their
Baroque and English gardens, some of which date
back to 1699. Inside the gardens, we visit the Textile
Ecomuseum whose focus on fabric arts and fashion
pays homage to the textiles that were manufactured
here in the Alsace region. You also can view the
chateau, beautiful gardens and the former royal
workshops. B D
Bridge (1333); the famous Water Tower, which has
served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the
Renaissance-style Town Hall; the Baroque Jesuit
Church; and the Lion Monument, carved from natural
rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. B
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
AIRFARE & TRANSFERS
Round trip international airfare from Chicago (ORD).
Group transfer upon arrival and for departure.
14 MEALS
American breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) ;4 dinners (D)
Alstadt
DAY 9 LUCERNE – INTERLAKEN
Venture into the mountainous Bernese Oberland
region of Switzerland to the traditional resort town
of Interlaken. After shopping for Swiss chocolates
and watches in the city centre’s boutiques, savor a
traditional lunch of fondue, the regions culinary
specialty. After, enjoy the impressive scenic mountain
views and the hand gliders that flock here to take
advantage of the perfect, uplifting conditions.
Tonight, celebrate the trip with fellow travelers at
our customary Farewell Dinner. B LD
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
DAY 8 LUCERNE
Start your day in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the
Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely paced Altstadt (Old Town)
walking tour of the hidden treasures of the city.
Lucerne has more than 800 years of history. Explore
such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel
$5,695 Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1,200 Additional/Single Occupancy
9 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
Germany
DAY 7 COLMAR - TITISEE - LUCERNE
As we drive deeper into the wooded hills of the
Black Forest, with its half-timbered villages and
rambling farmhouses, you might think you’ve
strayed into a fairy tale. This is the home of the
cuckoo clock, and in Titisee you can see one of the
world’s largest cuckoo clocks. Shop for clocks,
woodcarvings and other traditional Black Forest
crafts before arriving in Lucerne. B
PARIS & SWITZERLAND
SEPTEMBER 11–20, 2023
Paris
France
Colmar
Titisee
Freiburg
Lucerne
Switzerland
Italy
Rail
DAY 10 LUCERNE – TOUR ENDS
After a leisurely breakfast, we can swap addresses
with new friends before our group transfer to
Zurich Airport. B
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions
and special features are shown in bold.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time, English-speaking throughout the trip
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-off Welcome Dinner
• Paris Panoramic City Tour
• Montmartre Fabric Shopping
• Eiffel Tower
• Seine River Dinner Cruise
• Palace of Versailles Tour
• Decorative Arts Museum
• High-speed Train to Alsace Region
• Colmar Train Tour
• European Patchwork Meeting Admission
• Wesserling Park
• Textile Ecomuseum
• Black Forest Region of Germany
• Titisee Cuckoo Clock Shopping
• Lucerne Old Town Walking Tour
• Interlaken Day Trip
• Traditional Fondue Lunch
• Customary Farewell Dinner
• Fourteen Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
PARIS: Maison Astor Paris
COLMAR: Hotel Novotel Colmar
LUCERNE: Renaissance Lucerne Hotel
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
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